Scientific Method Review

Data that are qualitative are always-

• described in words
• represented in numbers
• repeated for verification
• the most accurate type of data

The variable that is measured in the experiment is-

• the dependent variable
• the independent variable
• the control variable
• the hypothetical variable

A hypothesis is a statement that-

• can be tested
• is almost always true
• is almost always false
• is the same as a theory

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

• qualitative
• quantitative

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the independent variable?

• type of exercise
• heart rate
• amount of time exercise occurs
• gender of person that exercises

How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?

• one
• two
• three
• as many as possible

What is the group in an experiment that receives treatment with the independent variable?

• control group
• experimental group
• constant group
• variation group

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?

• The Song
• The Reed
• The Applause

This is the manipulated variable, or the variable you control.

• Independent
• Dependent

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C